Cruach nam Mult and Stob an Eas
2 Grahams in Cowal & Argyll Forest, climbed together from Cairndow.
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 930 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 733 m
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About this walk
Cruach nam Mult and Stob an Eas is a hard 6.2 km circular walk with 930 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Cairndow, B839 (grid reference NN 170 069). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Stob an Eas at 733 m.
Cruach nam Mult and Stob an Eas are Grahams in Cowal & Argyll Forest, close enough to climb together. The higher, Stob an Eas, reaches 733 m (2,404 ft).
From Cairndow, B839, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Cairndow, head across the hillside towards Cruach nam Mult.
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2
The summits
Climb Cruach nam Mult, then continue to Stob an Eas.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
611 m
733 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cruach nam Mult and Stob an Eas take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 6.2 km route, which has 930 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Cairndow, B839 (grid reference NN 170 069). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Stob an Eas (733 m, Graham); Cruach nam Mult (611 m, Graham).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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